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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;troyheights, post: 404805, member: 11271&quot;]The Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation for Franklins is determined by strike quality and not condition.&nbsp; While there is some limited debate as to how clearly the lines must present themselves to be considered full, unless the bag mark(s) prevent you from determining the strike quality they do <u>not</u> factor into the FBL designation.</p><p><br /></p><p>I realize this stands in stark contrast to designations like FS on Jeffersons.&nbsp; However, it works very well for Franlklins as the intent is to indicate an excellent strike for the entire coin.&nbsp; Other areas have been considered for this strike quality litmus test (the hair above the ear, the words pass and stow on the bell).</p><p><br /></p><p>So, when you purchase a FBL Franklin, you are getting a coin that is on the whole an above average, if not an excellent strike, and not one where&nbsp; a hard to see feature on the reverse is in pristine condition.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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